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Lisandro Martínez Suffers Major Injury Blow – Ruled Out for the Season

In a devastating development for Manchester United, Lisandro Martínez has suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury during their recent 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. The defender was forced off the pitch late in the match, leaving on a stretcher after receiving medical attention.

The club has since released an official statement confirming the nature of the injury:

> “Lisandro Martínez has sustained damage to his cruciate ligament following Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace. Medical evaluations are ongoing to determine the best treatment approach and timeline for his recovery.”

This marks another unfortunate setback for the Argentine center-back, who has already endured a difficult season due to previous injuries. Almost exactly a year ago, he picked up an MCL injury against West Ham, only to return briefly before suffering a calf issue that sidelined him once again.

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Manager Ruben Amorim Reacts

Speaking after the match, United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the seriousness of the injury but noted that the full extent was still being assessed.

> “He’s going to be unavailable for a while. We don’t know the exact timeframe, but it’s not going to be a quick return,” Amorim stated.

Amorim also spoke cautiously about Luke Shaw’s fitness, revealing that the left-back is dealing with a minor issue, separate from his previous injuries. These continued setbacks have put the club’s defensive stability under major strain.

The Portuguese coach admitted that his decision not to bring in reinforcements during the winter transfer window may come back to haunt him if the team’s results don’t improve:

> “It’s a risk I accepted when I took the job. Changing things mid-season without new signings was always going to be a challenge, but I believe in my vision. Still, I’m fully aware that this game is about results.”

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A Tough Season Gets Tougher

Martínez’s injury is a significant blow for both player and club. With United already fighting an uphill battle in what has been a rollercoaster season, the loss of one of their most dependable defenders only adds to their troubles.

Given the growing concerns over the team’s backline, questions are now being raised about whether United should prioritize signing a new central defender in the upcoming summer transfer window. Names like Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite are already being floated as potential targets to help reinforce the squad.

As United braces for a difficult few months without Martínez, fans and analysts alike are waiting to see how the club navigates

yet another obstacle in their campaign.